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Solid-solid interface growth of conductive metal-organic framework nanowire arrays and their supercapacitor application

Du X., Zhang J., Wang H. et al. · Materials Chemistry Frontiers · 2020 · 243-251

3materials
6samples
5synthesis routes
14measurements
42results
6claims and caveats

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Application RelevanceSupport assessment: Medium

The work reports the first CVD method for in situ growth of conductive MOFs on metal substrates.

Caveat: The priority claim is author-stated and not independently verified in this extraction.

main p.2, article p.244 · Introduction · Linked to 2 structured results

Application RelevanceSupport assessment: High

The Cu3(HHTP)2 NWA symmetric supercapacitor reaches high specific surface area normalised capacitance of 41.1 uF cm-2 at 0.5 A g-1.

Caveat: Normalised value is device/application performance, not intrinsic electronic transport.

main p.7, article p.249 · Conclusions · Fig. 7; Table S1 · Linked to 2 structured results

Application RelevanceSupport assessment: Medium

The solid-solid interface route can be extended beyond Cu3(HHTP)2, as shown by first-hand preparation of Fe3(HHB)2.

Caveat: Only PXRD and recipe information are provided for Fe3(HHB)2; no conductivity or application data are reported.

main p.7, article p.249 · Supercapacitor performance · Fig. S13 · Linked to 1 structured result

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: High

In situ grown Cu3(HHTP)2 NWAs provide better electrode performance than powder electrodes because of good adhesion to Cu, direct electron pathways and lower resistances.

Caveat: EIS resistance comparison is qualitative because no fitted resistance values are reported.

main p.7, article p.249 · Supercapacitor performance · Fig. 6d; Fig. S10b · Linked to 4 structured results

Synthesis MechanismSupport assessment: Medium

Cu3(HHTP)2 NWA growth is described by a base-growth mode, with continuous c-axis growth while nucleation density remains essentially constant.

Caveat: Base-growth evidence is mainly microscopy-based from time-series and low-density growth figures in the SI.

main p.5, article p.247 · Growth mechanism analysis · Fig. 5; Fig. S6-S8 · Linked to 2 structured results

Synthesis MechanismSupport assessment: High

O2 is required to generate Cu3(HHTP)2 nanowires, while H2O is vital for crystallisation of the nanowires.

Caveat: Based on comparative atmosphere controls rather than isolated kinetic quantification.

main p.5, article p.247 · Growth mechanism analysis · Fig. 4; Fig. S4 · Linked to 4 structured results

Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
Blank polished copper foil controlCuNot applicable; metallic copper foil · Noneunknown · Model SystemPolished current collector/control substrate.main p.2, article p.244 · Experimental section; Pretreatment of Cu foils
Cu3(HHTP)2 conductive metal-organic frameworkBrowse family: Cu₃(HHTP)₂ / Cu–HHTPCu3(HHTP)2; HHTP = 2,3,6,7,10,11-hexahydroxytriphenyleneCu(II) centres coordinated to deprotonated HHTP linkers; XPS also shows a weak Cu+ component. · 2,3,6,7,10,11-hexahydroxytriphenylene (HHTP), deprotonated/semiquinone form during formation2D · PristineStacking of 2D hexagonal extended layers in slipped-parallel AB packing; nanowires are described as hexagonal columns assembled from 2D Cu3(HHTP)2 nanosheets.main p.3, article p.245 · Results and discussion; Morphology and structural characterization · Fig. 1b
Fe3(HHB)2 conductive metal-organic frameworkFe3(HHB)2; HHB = hexahydroxybenzeneFe nodes generated from pretreated Fe foil under Ar/O-H2O conditions · Hexahydroxybenzene (HHB)unknown · PristineAssigned by experimental PXRD compared with simulated PXRD; detailed structure not otherwise described in the text layer.main p.7, article p.249 · Supercapacitor performance · Fig. S13

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SampleForm and roleProcessing and geometrySource
Blank polished Cu foil current collectorresearch_0774__mat__blank_cu_foil_controlElectrode · Model System · ModelElectrochemically polished and cleaned before use.Cu foil · Round slices, diameter 1.2 cmmain p.2, article p.244 · Pretreatment of Cu foils
Cu3(HHTP)2 nanowire arrays in situ grown on Cu foilresearch_0774__mat__cu3_hhtp2Electrode · Target Sample · Pristine FrameworkAs-grown CVD-assisted nanowire arrays washed with ethanol and deionised water, dried under N2; for weighing dried under vacuum at 100 C for 30 h.Pretreated polished Cu foil, round slices with diameter 1.2 cm for electrode tests · Nanowire diameter about 200 nm and length about 2 um; mass loading 0.40-2.0 mg cm-2 depending on synthesis processmain p.2, article p.244 · Synthesis of Cu3(HHTP)2 NWAs on Cu foils
Symmetric supercapacitor assembled from two Cu3(HHTP)2 NWA electrodesresearch_0774__mat__cu3_hhtp2Electrode · Composite Sample · CompositeTwo identical NWA electrodes used as positive and negative electrodes with separator membrane, pressed and stood for 10 h before testing.Two Cu-foil-supported Cu3(HHTP)2 NWA electrodes with separator membrane in 1 M KCl · Each electrode: diameter 1.2 cm, mass loading 1.0 mg cm-2main p.2, article p.244 · Fabrication of the supercapacitor
Cu3(HHTP)2 crystallite powdersresearch_0774__mat__cu3_hhtp2Powder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkSolvothermal powder collected, washed with ethanol and deionised water 5 times, dried under nitrogen.main p.2, article p.244 · Synthesis of Cu3(HHTP)2 powders · Fig. S1
Cu3(HHTP)2 powder electrode on Cu foil with PVDF binderresearch_0774__mat__cu3_hhtp2Electrode · Composite Sample · CompositeCu3(HHTP)2 powder and polyvinylidene fluoride 80:20 w/w dispersed in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, stirred 12 h, coated on Cu foil and dried at 80 C under vacuum for 12 h.Cu foil, diameter 1.2 cm · Mass loading 1.0 mg cm-2main p.2, article p.244 · Preparation of powder electrodes
Fe3(HHB)2 grown on Fe foilresearch_0774__mat__fe3_hhb2Thin Film · Target Sample · Pristine FrameworkPrepared under CVD-like dual-zone solid-solid interface conditions with HHB and Fe foil.Pretreated Fe foilSI p.S15 · Figure S13 caption · Fig. S13